13th Feb, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2089
 

2089

Assorted Circa 1950-60s Full Length Evening Dresses, comprising a floral cotton mounted...

Assorted Circa 1950-60s Full Length Evening Dresses, comprising a floral cotton mounted sleeveless dress with spaghetti straps, pleated and ruched bodice, with tab and button detailing running down the front, and full skirt; a red short sleeve dress with a-line skirt and square neckline; purple, mauve and cream satin dress with embroidered and appliquéd flower heads to the pleated bodice and front panel; red jersey dress with a single strap, gathered bodice to the front and back, full gathered skirt; a pink satin dress with elbow length sleeves, scooped neckline, pleated skirt; a pale pink satin type sleeveless shift dress with scooped neck; a peach coloured evening dress with sweet heart neckline, panelled skirt with multi pleated detail to the reverse; a taffeta sleeveless dress printed with blue and purple flowers and roses, with a scalloped neckline to the front and back, full pleated skirt to the front and back (8)

Sold for £120
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

. Floral cotton dress - slight fading, otherwise good overall. Red dress - couple of small marks near the waistband, belt is missing, other wise ok. Mauve dress - straps have been restitched, cream satin slightly discoloured, otherwise slight wear. Red jersey dress - slight fading overall, slight discolouration under the arms, couple of light marks towards the hem, slight wear. Pink satin dress - rubbing and wear to the satin; pale pink dress - slight discolouration and a few light stains to the front and back of the dress; Peach dress - slight fading and rubbing to the silk, couple of small marks. Blue and purple floral dress - slight rubbing and wear to the fabric overall.

 


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